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title: "Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs Exped Impulse 30"
description: "Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs Exped Impulse 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Exped Impulse 30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cir7a6t7pe/matador-freerain28-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629965111/carryons/Freerain_28_koi8fw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.35 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54.6×27.9×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack | Feature | Exped Impulse 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
|  | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
|  | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
|  | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Impulse 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rupeofh0ul/exped-impulse-30/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Impulse 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623680941/carryons/Exped_Impulse_30_iz5hle.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Exped Impulse 30

-   **Opening:** Other on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Exped Impulse 30.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 30.

### Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Exped Impulse 30: which should you pack?

The **Exped Impulse 30** carries 2L more than the **Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack** (28L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack** fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Impulse 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.